Welsh club face battle to keep Wales star as English sides circle for signature

Sam Costelow is attracting interest from England…

By Steffan Thomas · Wales Online

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 11:31 AM

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Scarlets face interest from English Gallagher Premiership clubs seeking to sign out-of-contract fly-half Sam Costelow.
Costelow is expected to soon reach the 25-cap threshold required to remain eligible for Wales if moving abroad.
The 25-year-old was named in Steve Tandy's Wales squad for the upcoming Nations Championship fixtures.

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Scarlets are facing competition to retain fly-half Sam Costelow as clubs in the Gallagher Premiership circle for his signature ahead of his contract expiring at the end of the season. The 25-year-old playmaker remains a central figure for both the Welsh region and the national team.

Costelow currently has 22 caps for Wales and is on track to reach the 25-cap threshold needed to remain eligible for international selection if he moves abroad. Potential moves are further fueled by uncertainty surrounding the Welsh Rugby Union's plans to reduce the number of professional teams.

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